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A narrow strip of adhesive with wider flaring ends (shaped like butterfly wings) used to hold the edges of a wound together while it heals
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What does the term butterfly mean in the medical field?
One use of the word butterfly in the medical field is a type of bandage. A "butterfly bandage" is an adhesive application that has wing like additions that help hold it in place.
How long do you leave a butterfly bandage on for a cut?
Most people need to leave a butterfly bandage on a cut for 3 to 5 days. It depends on how severe the cut is and how long it is taking the cut to heal.
What happens if you have a cut on your eyebrows and it's bleeding?
You either need stitches or you need to use a butterfly bandage
How should you treat a casualtys eye injury?
apply bandage to both eyesApply a bandage to both eyes.Apply a bandage to both eyes.Apply a bandage to both eyes.
What do British call a bandage?
a bandage!
Which bandage sticks best in water curad coverlet or bandage brands?
bandage brand
What is the plural of bandage?
The plural of bandage is bandages.
What should you do if bleed through emergency bandage?
Place a new emergency bandage over the top of the existing bandage
What is another name for an Ace bandage?
There are a few names for an Ace Bandage and they are as follows; elastic wrap, compression bandage, stretchable bandage, pressure bandage and crepe bandage. The common use is to use them for muscle sprains and strains, by reducing the flow of blood to the area to reduce swelling at the place of injury.
Who invented the bandage?
L C BAILEY invented bandage.
When applying the emergency bandage what is done to prevent the bandage from shifting?
Wrap the bandage once around the chin and the back of the head.
How can you use word bandage in sentences?
I see that it is time to change your bandage. That bandage may not be large enough to cover your wound.
